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April Wine of the Month
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April Wine of the Month

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April Wine of the Month

🍷 April Wines of the Month – Just in Time for Mother’s Day! Fresh picks for spring! From zesty whites and bright rosés to grill-friendly reds, these wines were made for sunshine, seafood, salads, and joyful gatherings. Don’t miss the Friends & Family case discounts—these won’t last long! Atlantique Rosé Bordeaux, France You’ve loved their Sauv Blanc—now fall in love with their rosé! Delightfully dry with bright acidity. Wild strawberries, raspberries, melon, salt, and minerals. Crisp and easy-going. Perfect for picnics or a patio case purchase. Pairings: salads, grilled white meat & fish, spicy Asian dishes, shrimp scampi, ratatouille, charcuterie [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2025-04-23T17:44:43+00:00 April 18th, 2025|

What Are We Drinking Now?
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What Are We Drinking Now?

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What Are We Drinking Now?

🌸 What Are a Few of the Wine Shop’s Favorite Ladies Drinking Right Now? Bright, textural, round but fresh & zesty whites, by the looks of it. Though each of these wines is great ANY time of year, their ability to pair with seafood, bright salads, and salty cheeses makes them perfect for outdoor dining and picnicking. ABBIE'S PICK! Jolie Laide Pinot Gris 2024 Suisun Valley, California $33.99 (Limited quantities available!) Get ready for warmer weather with this beautiful, low intervention Pinot Gris. This wine has a lovely pink hue (from a touch of time on the skin), lavender scents [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2025-04-23T17:50:29+00:00 April 1st, 2025|

March Wine of the Month
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March Wine of the Month

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March Wine of the Month

Bel Ormeau Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France Super limited availability, so get it while it lasts! Rich and ripe nose, smooth and dense palate, with solid tannins that gently hug your mouth. Notes of dark berries, plums, cassis, olives, tobacco, and oak. Pairings: juicy Niman Ranch ribeyes, lamb chops, burgers, hard, aged cheeses, truffle dishes, game meats F&F: $12.99/btl (reg: $19.99/btl) 3 bottles: $12.34/btl 6 bottles: $11.69/btl 12 bottles: $11.04/btl Ch. Carbonneau Lulu Rosé Bordeaux, France You know it, you love it. Hints of grapefruit and citrus peel up front, followed by mouth-watering strawberry, apricot, and peach. Great zesty [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2025-04-23T18:00:20+00:00 March 16th, 2025|

Try our February Wines of the Month
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Try our February Wines of the Month

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Try our February Wines of the Month

Cune White Rioja (Viura) Rioja, Spain A seductive white for any time of year. This famous Rioja estate was founded in 1879 and is not known for making mediocre wine. The Monopole white has been around since 1915 and has incredibly inviting notes of fresh, white flowers, oyster shells, tropical fruit & the most luxurious palate. Pairings: chicken tikka tacos, raw oysters or fried oysters, grilled cheese, caccio e pepe, roasted chicken w/herbs, falafel and hummus, turkey club $18.99/btl • 3 bottles: $18.04/btl • 6 bottles: $17.09/btl • 12 bottles: $16.14/btl Jean Perrier et Fils Alpine Gamay Savoie, France If [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2025-02-13T21:08:07+00:00 February 13th, 2025|

A New Year Thank You
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A New Year Thank You

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A New Year Thank You

Dear Customers, Happy New Year! Thanks to you, our wine shop finished 2024 strongly. We are extremely grateful that you stayed with us throughout the year. We plan on keeping the good vibes going with always-interesting wines, (almost) weekly tastings, special pre-orders, and plenty of communication as the year rolls out. More fun! 2024 was a landmark year for stores such as ours. Honestly, after Proposition 125 passed, allowing wine in grocery stores, we really did not know what to expect. After the change, I was shopping in a Safeway, and I watched a man walk in, grab a [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2025-02-13T21:27:43+00:00 January 18th, 2025|

Try Our January Wines of the Month
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Try Our January Wines of the Month

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Try Our January Wines of the Month

Cune White Rioja (Viura) Rioja, Spain A seductive white for any time of year. This famous Rioja estate was founded in 1879 and is not known for making mediocre wine. The Monopole white has been around since 1915 and has incredibly inviting notes of fresh, white flowers, oyster shells, tropical fruit & the most luxurious palate. Pairings: chicken tikka tacos, raw oysters or fried oysters, grilled cheese, caccio e pepe, roasted chicken w/herbs, falafel and hummus, turkey club $18.99/btl • 3 bottles: $18.04/btl • 6 bottles: $17.09/btl • 12 bottles: $16.14/btl ________________________________________________________________ Jean Perrier et Fils Alpine Gamay Savoie, France [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2025-02-13T21:38:31+00:00 January 13th, 2025|

What Are We Drinking: Thanksgiving Edition
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What Are We Drinking: Thanksgiving Edition

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What Are We Drinking: Thanksgiving Edition

What are we drinking for turkey day? Thanksgiving feast is a wonderful occasion to have a variety of wines at the table that may different style, color, texture, and price point because the menu is, also, so diverse. We always recommend Pinot Noir. Because it’s a grand call, but there are so many other beautiful selections that might fit you and your dinner party. Here are some of our faves this season. Some old, and some new, but they all have common is straight up deliciousness. Sottimano Dolcetto '23 $23.99 Duh. This wine is amazing and is every year. [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2024-11-27T20:12:00+00:00 November 25th, 2024|

November Wines of the Month
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November Wines of the Month

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November Wines of the Month

We've finally fully transitioned to winter weather in Denver, which means it's now safe to indulge in some wines that are suited to the chilly nights ahead. Of course, any wine can be enjoyed at any time of year, but these wines are a sure bet to make you feel extra warm and cozy. Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast, California A delightful expression of California’s winemaking finesse. This Cabernet is medium-bodied and showcases vibrant aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and black cherry, complemented by notes of cedar, vanilla, and a touch of tobacco. It’s rich and layered with dark berry [...]

By Fairfax Wine User| 2024-11-27T20:19:02+00:00 November 14th, 2024|

Fall Feature: Sippers for the Season
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Fall Feature: Sippers for the Season

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Fall Feature: Sippers for the Season

Dare we say it: the holidays are upon us. For some of you that may sound daunting, and for others, this may be music to your ears. Personally, we're more than ready for the romantically crisp weather, the bourbon-focused cocktails, the roasted meats and warm stews, and the gatherings of eating and drinking amongst family and friends. One of our favorite ways to get psyched for an upcoming seasonal change is to find a few new wines that we deem perfect fall/winter sippers and share them with you, our wonderfully astute, wine connoisseur-y customers. Not only are the wines [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2024-11-11T19:49:13+00:00 November 6th, 2024|

What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!
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What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!

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What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!

What is a Chillable Red? You may have recently noticed our chilled reds section in our cooler or seen a tag on a red wine in the shop that says, “Chill me!” For some, a chilled red reminds them of bad Italian restaurants where ALL the wine has been chilled to a flavorless level, and, for others, it may remind you of your friend who always takes her Cab with ice. We’re not here to judge anyone’s methods of enjoyment, but let us explain what WE imagine a “chillable red” to be and why it’s getting so much press [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-31T15:02:34+00:00 October 31st, 2024|